Caregiver

Pure Hands Home Health, Inc.; California (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pure Hands Home Health, Inc. is seeking a caregiver in California, Missouri to provide essential services to patients, promoting their comfort and safety at home. Responsibilities include serving as a companion, managing medication, preparing meals, and assisting with daily activities.

The ideal candidate should possess empathy, patience, and the ability to work independently. Qualifications include being at least 18 years old, having a clean driving record, and passing a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Must display initiative and work independently.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill and frail.
• Good personal hygiene.
• Proof of Citizenship / Legal status and two forms of ID.
• Must clear Criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a companion to clients.
• Transport clients to appointments and errands.
• Manage medication and prepare meals.
• Provide assistance with bathing and dressing.
• Maintain a safe and comfortable home environment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience

Listening skills

Job description

The caregiver works under the supervision of a registered nurse and performs various services for a patient as necessary to meet the patient’s personal needs, to promote the patient’s comfort, and a safe environment. The Caregiver is responsible for helping patients with everyday activities and other essential duties and responsibilities as follows:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities of the caregiver include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Serving as a companion to clients.
• Transporting clients to and from appointments, errands, activities, etc.
• Managing medication
• Preparing meals
• Interpersonal skills, including exceptional patience and listening skills.
• Performing light housekeeping duties (e.g., keeping room clean, laundry)
• Providing bathing and dressing assistance
• Keeping proper care records and reporting changes to the clinical supervisor.
• Encouraging socialization and participation in community activities.
• Following patient care plan.
• Communicating with families, co-workers, and supervisors regarding care.
• Assisting with transfer and mobility
• Shopping and running errands.
• Maintaining a safe and comfortable home environment.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 18 years of age.
• Displays initiative and able to work with minimal direct supervision.
• Empathy for the needs of the ill, frail, and impaired.
• Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is insured in accordance with the Organization requirements and is in good working order. (With no record of violations).
• Proof of Citizenship / Legal status
• Two professional references.
• Two forms of ID compliant with 1-9 requirement
• Must clear Criminal background check.
• Proof of Negative Tuberculosis Test or Chest X-ray within the last two years.